Mama's On Wheels, 645 Nw 20 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MAMA'S ON WHEELS
Type: Catering
Address: 645 Nw 20 St, Miami, FL 33127
License #: 2329134
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 3/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area near ovens.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by backpack nod bucket.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Wiping cloth
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
3/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in prep area for sandwiches.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Prep area.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 125°F corrective action taken. Going to reheat then serve.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli meat 47°F. Corrective action taken. Moved to a cooler another cooler.
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Tomatoes.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. Poultry over pasta.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
11/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice, plant food .
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. 3 areas
1/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. 2nd kitchen hand wash sink . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. chef, stated they don't use opener anymore , was throwing dirty can opener away .Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. reach in cooler west wall main kitchen.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. REACH_IN COOLER & KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BETWEEN CHANGING GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. LOW STRENGTH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. NON_WORKING REACH_IN COOLER
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. NON_WORKING REACH_IN COOLER USED FOR STORAGE.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. HANDWASH SINK BY RESTROOM
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. HANDWASH SINK
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by smoke in kitchen area. For reporting purposes only.
8/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
10/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/7/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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